Synonyms of contradiction

contradiction

noun

ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-shən 

1

as in paradox

someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another

a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paradox
• dichotomy
• incongruity
• mystery
• enigma
• riddle
• puzzle
• conundrum
• antinomy
• puzzlement
• mystification

2

as in denial

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denial
• rejection
• disavowal
• negation
• repudiation
• refutation
• disclaimer
• disallowance
• denegation
• rebuttal
• disconfirmation
• disproof
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmation
• admission
• acknowledgment
• declaration
• confession
• concession
• assertion
• testimony
• affirmation
• avowal
• documentation
• validation
• testament
• corroboration
• substantiation
• attestation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contradiction

OutKick has asked Le Batard directly about these contradictions on multiple occasions. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

McAuliffe expressed concern that an HVAC company could not fix the problem and turned the heat off instead – a direct contradiction to Golden Pond's claim that the HVAC system was working properly when the resident died. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Perhaps in the hands of a smarter comedian, this contradiction could in itself be a compelling source of comedy to mine. — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026

This tangle of contradictions had served in the Army for over four decades, spending several years as Army Chief of Staff. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026